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(3.23) I think the IEP team’s eligibility determination is incorrect because it did not account for my multilingual child’s language needs. What can I do?

(3.23) I think the IEP team’s eligibility determination is incorrect because it did not account for my multilingual child’s language needs. What can I do?

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If you believe your child’s IEP team made a mistake and incorrectly denied special education eligibility due to their status as an English Learner, you can request a second opinion through an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE).[1] It is best practice to find a bilingual IEE provider who can assess your child in both their primary language and English. See Chapter 2, Information on Evaluations/Assessments.

  1. Cal. Ed. Code Sec. 56329(b).[↩]